Olamipo Bandele immigrated to Canada from her home country of Nigeria to complete a master’s degree at UNBC.
A UNBC graduate is having her first solo exhibition of her fashion creations in the Galleria at Two Rivers Art Gallery from today through July 2.Longing for the comforts, rhythms, and familiar faces of home, she reconnected with her home and its culture through the art form she knows best: fashion.
Bandele’s designs are a feast for the eyes. From voluminous ruffles to richly textured fabrics, each garment and accessory celebrates the colours and styles of Nigeria. Throughout the exhibition, Bandele’s designs are complemented by her writing. Through both poetry and prose, she shares her longing for home and how gratitude and authenticity can be powerful coping mechanisms. This written practice illuminates Bandele’s perspective as she builds a new life in Prince George while maintaining her roots in Nigeria, and in this way, she offers the viewer a window into her challenging, yet rewarding, journey.
There is an opening reception for the exhibit on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., where Bandele will discuss her design process and the influence of Nigerian culture on her work. This event is free and open to all to attend.
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